Last Updated: Jun 16, 2022
Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Boxer Versus Plott: Introduction
- Boxer versus Plott: Overview
- Boxer versus Plott: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Boxer and the Plott
- The Similarities Between the Boxer and the Plott
- Size Comparison of the Boxer versus Plott
- Appearance (Colors) of the Boxer and the Plott
- Lifespan of Boxer versus Plott
- Price of Boxer versus Price of Plott
- Adopting the Boxer versus Adopting the Plott
- The Popularity of Boxer versus Popularity of Plott
- Tolerates Being Alone: Boxer versus Plott
- Do Boxers shed more than Plotts?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Boxer or the Plott?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Boxer or the Plott?
- Are Boxers good family dogs? What about Plotts?
- Is the Boxer Easier to Train than the Plott?
- Which one drools more, the Boxer or the Plott
- How Kid-friendly are Boxers and Plotts?
- Does the Boxer Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Plott?
- Do Boxers Bark and Howl? What about Plotts?
- Can Boxers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Plotts Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Boxer vs. Plott
- Can Boxers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Plotts Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Boxer Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Boxer versus Plott. Which One is a Better Pet?
Boxer Versus Plott: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Boxer and the Plott? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Boxer and the Plott better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Boxer and the Plott.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Boxer and the Plott is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Boxer and for the Plott. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Boxer and the Plott.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Boxer or the Plott.
Boxer versus Plott: Overview
Both the Boxer and the Plott are similar in size. The Boxer and the Plott are both medium-sized dogs.
Furthermore, the Boxer belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.
On the other hand, the Plott belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.
Boxer versus Plott: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Boxer to the Plott based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Boxer and the Plott
| Factor | Boxer | Plott |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 12 years | 12 to 14 years |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 21 to 25 inches at the shoulder | 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Weight | 60 to 70 pounds | 40 to 75 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 11.0 years | 13.0 years |
| Average Price | $1530 | $570 |
| Price Range | $1000 – $1800 | $480 – $700 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data | No Data |
| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 11 | 162 |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Boxer in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Plott. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the Boxer is 73 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Plott is 74 out of 125.
Despite the higher Better-Pet score of the Plott, we still believe that the Boxer is a better pet than the Plott.
This is because Boxers are much cuter but you cannot put a score on cuteness. If you could put a score on cuteness, then the Boxer will come out on top.
Also, we are biased in favor of the Boxer :-). We are for the Boxer. So get a Boxer!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Boxer and the Plott
Below is a list of where the Boxer and the Plott are most different:
The Similarities Between the Boxer and the Plott
The Boxer and the Plott are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Boxer and the Plott are most similar:
Size Comparison of the Boxer versus Plott
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Boxer and the Plott.
The Boxer weighs 60 to 70 pounds when fully grown. The Boxer is 21 to 25 inches at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, the Plott weighs 40 to 75 pounds when fully grown. The Plott is 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Appearance (Colors) of the Boxer and the Plott
Boxer Colors
The Boxer comes in the following beautiful primary colors:
- White / Cream
- Brindle
- Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
- Black
- Bicolor
- Brown / Chocolate
- Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)
- Red / Chestnut / Orange
The Boxer comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:
- Black
- White / Cream
- Brown / Chocolate
- Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
- Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)
- Brindle
Plott Colors
The Plott comes in the following beautiful primary colors:
- Brindle
- Black
- Brown / Chocolate
- Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
- White / Cream
- Apricot / Beige
The Plott comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:
- Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
- Brown / Chocolate
- White / Cream
- Black
- Brindle
- Red / Chestnut / Orange
- Golden
Lifespan of Boxer versus Plott
The lifespan of the Boxer is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of the Boxer is 11.0 years.
The lifespan of the Plott is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of the Plott is 13.0 years.
The Plott live longer than the Boxer.
Price of Boxer versus Price of Plott
The average price of the Boxer puppy is $1530. The price of the Boxer typically ranges from $1000 – $1800. However, the price of a Boxer can be as low as $100 and as high as $5000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 1292 Boxer puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Plott puppy is $570. The price of the Plott typically ranges from $480 – $700. However, the price of the Plott can be as low as $100 and as high as $800. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 21 Plott puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Boxer is more expensive than the Plott.
| Boxer | Plott | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1530 | $570 |
| Price Range | $1000 to $1800 | $480 to $700 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Boxer and Plott. For different price points, the charts show how many Boxer puppies or how many Plott puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Boxers. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Plotts
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Boxer puppy or the Plott puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Adopting the Boxer versus Adopting the Plott
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Boxers and many Plotts are currently available for adoption.
These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.
Below is an adorable Male Boxer named Buddy that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Boxers like Buddy on pefinder.com.
Also, like Boxers, Plotts are also available for adoption. For example, Milo Tiger is a Male Plott that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Plotts like Milo Tiger that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Murphy Ii is the name of another Boxer (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also, Titan is an adorable Male Plott on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Boxers and Plotts that are available for adoption on petfinder.
The Popularity of Boxer versus Popularity of Plott
Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).
The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Boxer and the Plott over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Boxer is more popular with dog owners than the Plott. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Boxer is 11 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Plott is 162 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Boxer
Popularity of Plott
| Year | Boxer Popularity Rank | Plott Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 7 | 149 |
| 2014 | 8 | 154 |
| 2015 | 10 | 149 |
| 2016 | 10 | 158 |
| 2017 | 11 | 166 |
| 2018 | 11 | 171 |
| 2019 | 14 | 177 |
| 2020 | 14 | 167 |
| 2021 | 14 | 171 |
Tolerates Being Alone: Boxer versus Plott
Boxers do not like to be left alone.
Plotts do not like to be left alone.
Do Boxers shed more than Plotts?
Boxers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Plotts do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Boxer or the Plott?
Boxers are very easy to groom.
Plotts are very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Boxer or the Plott?
Boxers get along fairly well with other dogs.
Plotts get along very well with other dogs.
Are Boxers good family dogs? What about Plotts?
Boxers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Plotts are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Boxer Easier to Train than the Plott?
Boxers are very easy to train.
Plotts are very easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Boxer or the Plott
Boxers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Plotts do have a very low tendency to drool.
How Kid-friendly are Boxers and Plotts?
Boxers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Plotts get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Does the Boxer Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Plott?
Boxers have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Plotts have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Do Boxers Bark and Howl? What about Plotts?
Boxers bark and howl, but not very much.
Plotts are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Boxers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Plotts Tolerate Cold Weather?
Boxers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Plotts cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Boxer vs. Plott
Boxers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Plotts have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Boxers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Plotts Tolerate Hot Weather?
Boxers cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Plotts can tolerate hot weather.
Is the Boxer Better for Apartment Owners than the Plott?
Boxers adapt very well to apartment living.
Plotts do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Boxer or the Plott?
Boxers are OK for new dog owners.
Plotts are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Boxer Versus Other Dog Breeds
You may also be interested in how the Boxer compares to other breeds aside from the Plott. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Boxer to other breeds:
Boxer versus American Pit Bull Terrier Boxer versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier Boxer versus Brussels Griffon Boxer versus Pomsky Boxer versus American Hairless Terrier Boxer versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier Boxer versus Irish Water Spaniel Boxer versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog Boxer versus Australian Terrier Boxer versus American Water Spaniel Boxer versus Pekingese Boxer versus Pomeranian Boxer versus Bernese Mountain Dog Boxer versus Spanish Mastiff Boxer versus Bluetick Coonhound Boxer versus Finnish Lapphund Boxer versus English Cocker Spaniel Boxer versus Italian Greyhound Boxer versus Maremma Sheepdog Boxer versus Kerry Blue Terrier Boxer versus West Highland White Terrier
Conclusion: Boxer versus Plott. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Boxer and the Plott better suits you and your family.